First Solar · 2 months ago
Program Manager- Technology III USA
Perrysburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $127K/yr
5+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, and they are seeking a Program Manager to oversee complex cross-functional programs within the Research and Development arena. The role involves developing project plans, managing program review meetings, and ensuring successful project completion on time and within budget.
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Responsibilities
Independently builds project plans around existing technology project portfolio
Takes ownership for overall project schedule; Drives projects to completion on-time and on-budget
Builds interfaces between organizations to ensure successful hand-offs
Negotiate project goals and develop mitigation plans
Manage program review meetings, track action items, and motivate program stakeholders
Maintain software infrastructure to keep project plans and action items up to date
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, required
5 – 7 years' experience in Program Management
5 – 7 years' experience using MS Project or equivalent project management tools
Demonstrated project management skills in a technology development environment
Intermediate understanding of Quality and Reliability requirements to bring new products or processes to manufacturing
Intermediate to Advanced negotiation skills to obtain cooperation and commitment to project deliverables
Intermediate to Advanced skills in all aspects of project planning and execution
Intermediate proficiency in project management software – MS Project, Concerto an advantage
Capable of providing program management of 3 to 5 projects simultaneously
Communicates clearly, oral and written, across the organization
Strong assertive characteristics to push projects through to completion
Partners with stakeholders to coordinate resources, activities, and priorities for rapid project completion
Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to assertively motivate project participants
Preferred
Bachelor's degree Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, preferred
Master's degree in engineering Discipline, preferred
MBA will be considered, but must have technology experience
5 years' experience in Research and Development environment preferred. Ideally in the area of New Product / Process (development through roll out to high volume manufacturing) and change management of existing technologies and products
PMP or PgMP certification, preferred
3 years TOC/CCPM Program Management experience, preferred
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
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